WordPress plugin comparison
Assistant vs GenerateBlocks
At a glance
- GenerateBlocks has more active installs: 200K+, against 4K+ for Assistant.
- On a typical day, GenerateBlocks is downloaded about 1,942 times, Assistant about 53.
- Both are rated 4.9 out of 5.
- GenerateBlocks was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Sep 30, 2026 for Assistant.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Assistant has been around longer: since 2019, against 2020 for GenerateBlocks.
Line by line
GenerateBlocks leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Assistant |  GenerateBlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,411 | #216 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 151.3K |
| Rating | 4.9(15) | 4.9(122) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.77 | ×1.84 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.2 |
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